Confused about CYA and Chlorine levels.

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The other thing I might add is that I thought my alkalinity levels were low. So I kept adding baking soda. About 8 pounds over a week. Turns out I was looking at the wrong line on the vial. The alkalinity is about 180. I turned on my pool cooler on. It airs the water out and I'm keeping the PH on the low end.

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To add to the confusion, I pulled out my old test kit. Put in 5 drops and the level was about a 2. The new kit I just bought, may be off. I just added 2 gals of 10% chlorine. Cheaper than bleach at kmart.